Real-Ease Neck and Shoulder Relaxer
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Customer Reviews of Real-Ease Neck and Shoulder Relaxer
Customer Review: chronic pain, pinched nerve, bad ergonomics
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this device because it looked like it would provide traction - much like I'd had with a professional physical therapist. I suppose it did, but it was way more subtle than someone physically doing it.
I've had a pinched nerve in my shoulder that causes pain down my arm and up my neck. I'm "supposed" to do exercises, sit up straight, re-train my muscles, and be careful how much time I spend on a computer. Well, THAT didn't go well over the last 10 years - and it "acts" up randomly.
This tool works like everyone has says; it really does. It's not a one-time use miracle. It doesn't even FEEL like much - until you get up and until you do it again and until the next day when you suddenly realize my arm doesn't hurt today or I didn't crack my neck once today. I try to use it twice a day and I really notice everything start to tighten back up when I don't. *I just have to watch that I don't fall sleep!*
Time will tell on its durability but it seems to be rather indestructible as my 7-year-old son got ahold of it and put it through the ringer! The plastic bends but doesn't break.
Customer Review: I am a Chiropractor and I recommend to every patient.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have practiced chiropractic for 28 years and truly wished I had invented the Real Ease. I personally use the device and I have recommended it for practically all of my patients for the last 5 years. At first it may not feel "good" for the first few sessions, but that doesn't concern me. There are times that braces on teeth don't feel "good" either. The device is designed to help properly restore the normal curve in the neck. I wouldn't recommend using it for anymore than 10 -15 minutes a day. Even though illustrations on the box show it being used while sitting upright, like in an airline seat, as well as while reclining in bed, I feel the device is useful only while reclining on a firm surface (like the floor). I tell my patients to lay on the floor with their calves up in a chair and relax. It is a great way to spend time in prayer, or meditation or to just catch up on some sleep. But, be sure to set a timer for 10 to 15 minutes.Customer Review: TAKE IT WITH YOU....
Summary: 5 Stars
I got one of these for my wife when took a hard dive onto the living room floor while cleaning some curtains.... She was in much pain and this little device was the best thing we found for alleviating it.
Over the years we BOTH have come to depend on it and it always faithfully gets rid of pent-up stress, especially in the neck, jaw, and back. Indeed, we don't travel without it now.
One word of advice; be sure to be patient with this device; it needs time to work - 10 minutes at a minimum IMO. And if you are wondering about quality consider this - yes, the materials are worth a LOT less than the finished product but balancing that is the fact that there is definitely enough quality there to get the job done. If the manufacturer would tweak it by making the base a little wider - say by 1 to 1.5 inches - and providing a pair of washable covers - this product would be a grand slam!
Customer Review: Great for Neck Stretching and Muscle Relief
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had this product for at least 10 years (it holds up!).
When I received a chiropractic adjustment or a massage, one of the best parts of it is when they rest my head in their hands and gently pull from the base of my skull, elongating my spine and stretching the muscles. It is like gentle "traction".
Using Real-Ease helps to do the same thing. It is not as good as actually having the strength of a person pulling but it does release the tension and take the weight of your head off of your shoulders.
I have used it during a bad headache and although on its own, it does not take the headache away, it does help with some of the tightness and pressure.
It is not a miracle cure and does not replace good physical therapy but it is one more thing to try for tension and/or headache relief.
Customer Review: Works for me
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used this for probably 10 years. I get migraine headaches regularly and lying on this "head chair" really makes a difference when I cannot find any position to lie in that doesn't make my head throb. Pillows, especially those formed foam things, really are awful for me and only the head chair is comfortable then.
I read some of the comments about it not 'fitting' for some people, but it can be moved around so that it feels more comfortable.
I agree that a wider base would make it less wobbly, altho' it's not so wobbly that it is a problem for me. I can easily fall asleep on it and lie on it for hours at a time.
The combination of the head chair, an ice pack, and of course my Rx usually takes care of the migraine.